Budget Reconciliation Must Support a Quality Education for All Students ReportSep 22, 2021 Budget Reconciliation Must Support a Quality Education for All Students Sep 22, 2021 Khalilah M. Harris, Jessica Yin, Arohi Pathak, 3 More Laura Dallas McSorley, Marshall Anthony Jr., Jill Rosenthal
Future of Testing in Education: Effective and Equitable Assessment Systems ReportSep 16, 2021 Future of Testing in Education: Effective and Equitable Assessment Systems Sep 16, 2021 Laura Jimenez, Jamil Modaffari
How To Ensure Equitable Access to Great Teaching ReportAug 23, 2021 How To Ensure Equitable Access to Great Teaching Aug 23, 2021 Bayliss Fiddiman, Lisette Partelow
Ending K-12 Education Funding Inequity: Public Education Opportunity Grants VideoMar 4, 2021 Ending K-12 Education Funding Inequity: Public Education Opportunity Grants Mar 4, 2021 Jessica Yin, Lisette Partelow, Khalilah M. Harris
Public Education Big Table Coalition This coalition represents a group of education, civil rights, disability, research, and community organizations working on K-12 education policy and advocacy.
PIE Network The PIE Network connects, strengthens, and catalyzes advocates across communities, states, and ideological lines to ensure every student has an equitable and excellent education.
TeachStrong This national coalition of diverse education organizations and educators sought to transform the systems and policies that support teachers to ensure all students have access to great teaching.
WeBuildEDU, in partnership with EduColor WeBuildEDU is a campaign led by the Center for American Progress and EduColor dedicated to amplifying the voices of educators of color in discussions about what public education should look like in light of the ongoing movement for racial justice and the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Through a combination of media, local organizing, and policy proposals, the campaign will work to ensure that decision-makers are centering the ideas and experiences of educators of color and involving them in policymaking in the short and long term.
Moonshot for Kids, in partnership with the Thomas B. Fordham Institute The Moonshot for Kids initiative was a yearlong collaboration with the Fordham Institute to gather ideas for new research and development (R&D) and bolster bipartisan support for education R&D. The initiative had three components: publications about the history of education R&D; a competition to identify big, bold ideas that additional investment in education R&D could fund; and a policy proposal for how to build out a sustainable education R&D infrastructure.
Alliance for Quality Education A coalition working to end the systemic racism and economic oppression in New York’s public schools shortchanging generations of Black, brown, low-income, and immigrant students.
Colorado Education Initiative CEI helps teachers, school leaders, and district stakeholders catalyze bold, comprehensive change in public education in Colorado.
Education Justice Research and Organizing Collaborative at NYU Metro Center EJ-ROC brings together researchers, data and policy analysts, and community organizers to design solutions and advance the education justice movement.
EduColor EduColor mobilizes advocates nationwide around issues of educational equity, agency, and justice.
ImmSchools An immigrant-led nonprofit partnering with educators and community leaders to ensure safe and inclusive schools for undocumented and mixed-status students and families.
NewMexicoKidsCAN NewMexicoKidsCAN serves as a catalyst and conduit to advocate for community-informed, student-centered and research-backed education policies in New Mexico.
Parents Amplifying Voices in Education PAVE connects, informs, and empowers parent leaders to give families in Washington, D.C., a voice and choice in the vision for education in the city.
Student Voice Student Voice equips students as storytellers, organizers and partners who advocate for student-driven solutions to educational inequity.
TransFamily Support Services TransFamily Support Services promotes a gender-affirming and accepting community through resources, training, and education.
Investing in School Libraries and Librarians To Improve Literacy Outcomes ReportApr 18, 2024 Investing in School Libraries and Librarians To Improve Literacy Outcomes Libraries and librarians not only spark a love of learning; they are crucial to reversing low reading assessment scores across the country. Apr 18, 2024 Tania Otero Martinez
K-12 Work-Based Learning Opportunities: A 50-State Scan of 2023 Legislative Action ReportApr 2, 2024 K-12 Work-Based Learning Opportunities: A 50-State Scan of 2023 Legislative Action Policymakers must work alongside educators and industry leaders to develop high-quality, equitable work-based learning models that bring these opportunities to more students. Apr 2, 2024 Tania Otero Martinez, Allie Pearce, Paige Shoemaker DeMio
2024 Summit on Education: Reset. Reframe. Reform. Past EventMar 20, 2024 2024 Summit on Education: Reset. Reframe. Reform. Mar 20, 2024
Summit on Education: Reset. Reframe. Reform. Past EventMar 20, 2024 Summit on Education: Reset. Reframe. Reform. Mar 20, 2024
Fact Sheet: Scaling Up High-Dosage Tutoring Is Crucial to Students’ Success Fact SheetJan 18, 2024 Fact Sheet: Scaling Up High-Dosage Tutoring Is Crucial to Students’ Success This fact sheet outlines the state of learning loss in the United States and the necessity of implementing high-dosage tutoring programs to accelerate learning and ensure student success. Jan 18, 2024 Allie Pearce, Paige Shoemaker DeMio
Scaling Up High-Dosage Tutoring Is Crucial to Students’ Academic Success ReportJan 18, 2024 Scaling Up High-Dosage Tutoring Is Crucial to Students’ Academic Success Policymakers must take action to support states and districts in implementing high-dosage tutoring to ensure opportunities for student success. Jan 18, 2024 Paige Shoemaker DeMio
Fact Sheet: 3 Trends in K-12 Assessments Across the Country Fact SheetJan 11, 2024 Fact Sheet: 3 Trends in K-12 Assessments Across the Country Reforms of state assessment systems could measure student learning more accurately and effectively, providing educators the information they need to close achievement gaps. Jan 11, 2024 Allie Pearce
House Republican Budget Threatens Public Education and Opportunity for Young People ArticleNov 13, 2023 House Republican Budget Threatens Public Education and Opportunity for Young People House Republican leadership’s proposed funding bill would vastly cut support for economically disadvantaged students and eliminate important programs in the K-12 education, youth workforce development, and higher education spheres. Nov 13, 2023 Paige Shoemaker DeMio, Allie Pearce, Tania Otero Martinez, 1 More Marcella Bombardieri
5 Ways Government Can Reimagine K-12 School Design in the Wake of COVID-19 ArticleNov 1, 2023 5 Ways Government Can Reimagine K-12 School Design in the Wake of COVID-19 State and federal governments must empower schools to redesign teaching and learning for the generations to come. Nov 1, 2023 Allie Pearce
2023 CAP IDEAS Conference Past EventOct 25, 2023 2023 CAP IDEAS Conference Join the Center for American Progress as we celebrate 20 years of innovative policy solutions and look boldly forward to a progressive future. Oct 25, 2023
Hawkins Centers of Excellence at Minority-Serving Institutions Are Boosting Teacher Diversity ArticleOct 19, 2023 Hawkins Centers of Excellence at Minority-Serving Institutions Are Boosting Teacher Diversity Congress must maintain funding for a long-overlooked program that is helping to recruit and support more teachers of color. Oct 19, 2023 Lauren Worley
5 Ways State Governments Can Support Student Mental Health ReportOct 4, 2023 5 Ways State Governments Can Support Student Mental Health As the country faces a student mental health crisis, state policymakers must focus on instituting policies that support schools in best serving their students’ needs. Oct 4, 2023 Paige Shoemaker DeMio
Challenges and Opportunities of Providing Free School Meals for All ReportSep 26, 2023 Challenges and Opportunities of Providing Free School Meals for All The Center for American Progress’ community conversations with a Colorado school district illustrate how offering no-cost school meals is critical for students’ success and opportunities. Sep 26, 2023 Allie Pearce, Anona Neal
K-12 Education Is Vital to Success of Biden Administration’s Investment Agenda ReportAug 17, 2023 K-12 Education Is Vital to Success of Biden Administration’s Investment Agenda K-12 education needs a seat at the table when implementing new laws to boost infrastructure, green energy, and technology. Aug 17, 2023 Lisette Partelow, Akilah Alleyne
Community-Based Strategies To Reduce Gun Violence in Schools ArticleJun 6, 2023 Community-Based Strategies To Reduce Gun Violence in Schools In addition to efforts from state and federal lawmakers, schools and communities have a critical role to play in addressing school gun violence through prevention and intervention approaches. Jun 6, 2023 Allie Pearce, Akilah Alleyne
5 States Addressing Child Hunger and Food Insecurity With Free School Meals for All ReportMay 4, 2023 5 States Addressing Child Hunger and Food Insecurity With Free School Meals for All State governments are taking the lead in implementing no-cost school meal programs to eliminate administrative and financial burdens for students, families, and school staff. May 4, 2023 Allie Pearce, Akilah Alleyne, Anona Neal
How To Improve Employment Outcomes for Young Adults Leaving Incarceration ReportMar 16, 2023 How To Improve Employment Outcomes for Young Adults Leaving Incarceration Young adults reentering communities after incarceration face many barriers to finding stable work, but forward-thinking policies can lead to better employment outcomes and safer communities. Mar 16, 2023 Marina Zhavoronkova, Allie Preston, Justin Schweitzer, 1 More Akua Amaning
How To Make Schools Safer Without Additional Physical Security Measures ReportOct 26, 2022 How To Make Schools Safer Without Additional Physical Security Measures The newly enacted Bipartisan Safer Communities Act can help schools and districts create safer learning environments without resorting to implementing measures that harden schools. Oct 26, 2022 Emily Katz, Roby Chatterji, Akilah Alleyne
Book Banning, Curriculum Restrictions, and the Politicization of U.S. Schools ReportSep 19, 2022 Book Banning, Curriculum Restrictions, and the Politicization of U.S. Schools State and local officials’ efforts to undermine public education by playing politics with school curricula run against the interest of most American children and families. Sep 19, 2022 Akilah Alleyne
Federal Investments in K-12 Infrastructure Would Benefit Students Across the Country ReportSep 8, 2022 Federal Investments in K-12 Infrastructure Would Benefit Students Across the Country Equitable, dedicated long-term funding for school infrastructure is needed to ensure all school buildings are safe and conducive to student learning. Sep 8, 2022 Jamil Modaffari, Akilah Alleyne
Teacher Preparation Shortcuts Won’t Solve the Teacher Shortage ArticleAug 31, 2022 Teacher Preparation Shortcuts Won’t Solve the Teacher Shortage Recently passed legislation that reduces training requirements for teachers will harm student learning, weaken the profession, and ignore the systemic issues that have long contributed to teacher shortages. Aug 31, 2022 Loren Welles
School Air Filtration and Ventilation Strategies To Improve Health, Education, Equity, and Environmental Outcomes ReportAug 31, 2022 School Air Filtration and Ventilation Strategies To Improve Health, Education, Equity, and Environmental Outcomes Upgrading school ventilation and air filtration is a critical part of a multilayered strategy to improve and protect health, education, the environment, and equity. Aug 31, 2022 Jill Rosenthal, Elise Gout, Jamil Modaffari, 1 More Tara Snover
Why K-12 Teachers and Their Students Need Investments in Child Care ArticleJun 8, 2022 Why K-12 Teachers and Their Students Need Investments in Child Care To meet the caregiving needs of the K-12 educator workforce and the developmental needs of the youngest students, the United States needs sustained, significant federal investments in the accessibility and affordability of high-quality child care. Jun 8, 2022 Emily Katz
The Alternative Teacher Certification Sector Outside Higher Education ReportJun 7, 2022 The Alternative Teacher Certification Sector Outside Higher Education Enrollment continues to grow in alternative teacher certification programs operated outside of colleges, but the number of students completing these programs is declining. Jun 7, 2022 Jacqueline E. King, Jessica Yin
Prioritizing Racial Equity in Student Mental Health Spending ReportMay 19, 2022 Prioritizing Racial Equity in Student Mental Health Spending States and school districts have rightly prioritized student mental health as they start to spend pandemic recovery dollars, but they must do more to ensure that funding also promotes racial equity. May 19, 2022 Abby Quirk
Proposed Priorities for the School Pulse Panel Data Collection ArticleApr 29, 2022 Proposed Priorities for the School Pulse Panel Data Collection In these comments, the Alliance for Excellent Education and partners provide recommendations to the School Pulse Panel Data Collection to advance shared educational equity priorities through federal, state, and local policy and advocacy. Apr 29, 2022 Center for American Progress and partners
Proposed Changes to the Mandatory Civil Rights Data Collection ArticleApr 29, 2022 Proposed Changes to the Mandatory Civil Rights Data Collection In these comments, the Center for American Progress suggests revisions to the Civil Rights Data Collection to get the data necessary to address equity gaps in education. Apr 29, 2022 Center for American Progress and partners
Educator’s View: Assessing Students Properly Requires More Than One Test. And Some of Them May Not Be What You Think In the NewsMar 1, 2022 Educator’s View: Assessing Students Properly Requires More Than One Test. And Some of Them May Not Be What You Think Jamil Modaffari discusses how states should be rethinking their approach to standardized testing in K-12 schools. Mar 1, 2022 The 74 Jamil Modaffari
These 6 Priorities Show the Need for a Robust Domestic Discretionary Budget ArticleFeb 11, 2022 These 6 Priorities Show the Need for a Robust Domestic Discretionary Budget Funding for government agencies expires on March 11; rather than pass another stopgap bill, Congress must pass full-year appropriations that adequately support the nation’s priorities and needs. Feb 11, 2022 Nick Buffie, Jessica Yin, Marquisha Johns, 2 More Jill Rosenthal, Seth Hanlon
Q&A With CAP’s New Senior Vice President for Education, Jesse O’Connell ArticleJan 28, 2022 Q&A With CAP’s New Senior Vice President for Education, Jesse O’Connell Jesse O'Connell, the new senior vice president for Education at the Center for American Progress, talks about the opportunities this moment offers to improve early childhood, K-12, and higher education in the United States. Jan 28, 2022 Jesse O’Connell
Education Policies Need To Address the Unique Needs of Asian American and Pacific Islander Communities ReportJan 26, 2022 Education Policies Need To Address the Unique Needs of Asian American and Pacific Islander Communities The Center for American Progress is conducting new research that uplifts the lived experiences in public education of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. This research will advance CAP’s ongoing work to apply an explicit racial equity lens to K-12 education policymaking. Jan 26, 2022 Roby Chatterji, Jessica Yin
Co-Sponsoring Legislation To Advance Safe, Healthy, and Inclusive School Climates ArticleJan 19, 2022 Co-Sponsoring Legislation To Advance Safe, Healthy, and Inclusive School Climates Led by the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, this letter urges members of Congress to co-sponsor the Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act, the Keeping All Students Safe Act, the Protecting our Students in Schools Act, the Safe Schools Improvement Act, and the Ending PUSHOUT Act. Jan 19, 2022 The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, partners
Engaging the Community in School Funding Decisions VideoJan 11, 2022 Engaging the Community in School Funding Decisions Community members highlight the importance of community involvement in school spending decisions and ways for schools to increase this engagement. Jan 11, 2022 Jessica Yin, Khalilah M. Harris, Jasmine Hardy, 3 More Meghan Miller, Hai-Lam Phan, Shaheer Lanier
Retaining and Fostering Diverse Schools Program in the FY 2022 Budget ArticleJan 11, 2022 Retaining and Fostering Diverse Schools Program in the FY 2022 Budget Led by the National Coalition on School Diversity, this letter advocates for the inclusion of the Fostering Diverse Schools program in the fiscal year 22 budget. Jan 11, 2022 The National Coalition on School Diversity, partners
Supporting the Strength in Diversity Act (H.R. 729) ArticleJan 11, 2022 Supporting the Strength in Diversity Act (H.R. 729) Led by the National Coalition on School Diversity, this letter expresses support for the Strength in Diversity Act. Jan 11, 2022 The National Coalition on School Diversity, partners
Understanding the Opportunities and Challenges of Charter Management Contracts for Public Schools ReportDec 16, 2021 Understanding the Opportunities and Challenges of Charter Management Contracts for Public Schools A review of the common failures of contracts between management companies and the charter schools they oversee suggests some changes could help protect both students and taxpayer money. Dec 16, 2021 Abby Quirk
How To Increase Support for Youth Leaving Juvenile Detention Facilities ReportDec 6, 2021 How To Increase Support for Youth Leaving Juvenile Detention Facilities Students returning home from juvenile detention centers deserve support to reintegrate into their communities, especially during the pandemic. Dec 6, 2021 Bayliss Fiddiman
How Educators, Students, and Families Would Spend Additional K-12 Education Funding VideoNov 16, 2021 How Educators, Students, and Families Would Spend Additional K-12 Education Funding Educators, students, and family members discuss the important investments they would make to improve the educational experience if they had additional education funding. Nov 16, 2021 Jessica Yin, Khalilah M. Harris, Shaheer Lanier, 2 More Jasmine Hardy, Hai-Lam Phan
How the Underfunding of K-12 Public Schools Impacts Students, Educators, and Families VideoOct 18, 2021 How the Underfunding of K-12 Public Schools Impacts Students, Educators, and Families Students, educators, and family members describe how the underfunding of K-12 public schools has negatively impacted their experiences and opportunities. Oct 18, 2021 Jessica Yin, Khalilah M. Harris, Hai-Lam Phan, 2 More Jasmine Hardy, Meghan Miller
Supporting the Safe Schools Improvement Act (H.R. 4402/S. 2410) ArticleSep 24, 2021 Supporting the Safe Schools Improvement Act (H.R. 4402/S. 2410) Led by GLSEN, this letter expresses support for the Safe Schools Improvement Act. Sep 24, 2021 GLSEN, partners
Budget Reconciliation Must Support a Quality Education for All Students ReportSep 22, 2021 Budget Reconciliation Must Support a Quality Education for All Students Ensuring a quality education for America’s students during the COVID-19 pandemic will require a range of federal and state supports, as well as efforts to build a robust economy that works for everyone. Sep 22, 2021 Khalilah M. Harris, Jessica Yin, Arohi Pathak, 3 More Laura Dallas McSorley, Marshall Anthony Jr., Jill Rosenthal
Future of Testing in Education: Effective and Equitable Assessment Systems ReportSep 16, 2021 Future of Testing in Education: Effective and Equitable Assessment Systems This analysis of testing in schools shows what the current debate gets wrong, and how educators and policymakers can create a future where assessments are a more effective part of the teaching and learning system. Sep 16, 2021 Laura Jimenez, Jamil Modaffari
Future of Testing in Education: Artificial Intelligence ReportSep 16, 2021 Future of Testing in Education: Artificial Intelligence Technology and artificial intelligence can vastly improve the types of assessments teachers use to guide students in their learning. Sep 16, 2021 Laura Jimenez, Ulrich Boser
Future of Testing in Education: The Way Forward for State Standardized Tests ReportSep 16, 2021 Future of Testing in Education: The Way Forward for State Standardized Tests There are valid criticisms about the current structure of state standardized testing in schools; the solution is not to get rid of these assessments but rather to design them differently. Sep 16, 2021 Laura Jimenez, Ulrich Boser
Helping Students Avoid the “Engagement Cliff” through High School Redesign In the NewsSep 12, 2021 Helping Students Avoid the “Engagement Cliff” through High School Redesign Author Abby Quirk explains how high school redesign efforts can improve student engagement, ensure equitable access to future career opportunities, and strengthen local industries. Sep 12, 2021 Behavioral Scientist Abby Quirk
Masks or Mania: Political Will Is Required to Protect Children From COVID-19 In the NewsSep 8, 2021 Masks or Mania: Political Will Is Required to Protect Children From COVID-19 Khalilah M. Harris writes about several ways the Biden administration and Congress can ensure students are able to return to and stay in school safely this year. Sep 8, 2021 InsideSources Khalilah M. Harris
When Black men can’t afford to teach, our children pay the price In the NewsSep 7, 2021 When Black men can’t afford to teach, our children pay the price Bayliss Fiddiman and Toi Sin Arvidsson write about the importance of diversifying the United States' teacher workforce. Sep 7, 2021 The Hill Toi Sin Arvidsson, Bayliss Fiddiman
Fact Sheet: Targeted Grants for Educational Excellence Program Fact SheetAug 23, 2021 Fact Sheet: Targeted Grants for Educational Excellence Program This fact sheet outlines the details of a proposed grant program that would increase recruitment and retention of highly qualified educators in schools with the highest teacher turnover. Aug 23, 2021 Bayliss Fiddiman, Lisette Partelow
How To Ensure Equitable Access to Great Teaching ReportAug 23, 2021 How To Ensure Equitable Access to Great Teaching The Center for American Progress proposes a new grant program to address the working conditions that contribute to job dissatisfaction and high turnover among the nation’s K-12 teachers in order to increase equal access to highly qualified teachers. Aug 23, 2021 Bayliss Fiddiman, Lisette Partelow
The Secretary’s Proposed Priorities for Discretionary Grants Programs ArticleJul 27, 2021 The Secretary’s Proposed Priorities for Discretionary Grants Programs In these comments, the Center for American Progress provides support for the secretary’s six proposed priorities and offers some additional recommendations to further strengthen them. Jul 27, 2021 The Center for American Progress
How Students Can Help Build Better Education Policy ReportJul 22, 2021 How Students Can Help Build Better Education Policy The Education Department has an opportunity to reimagine the policymaking process by committing to incorporating student voice. Jul 22, 2021 Ashley Jeffrey, Sadie Bograd
Social and Emotional Supports for Educators During and After the Pandemic ReportJul 20, 2021 Social and Emotional Supports for Educators During and After the Pandemic As K-12 districts and schools plan for recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, it is essential that providing social and emotional supports for educators is a key part of the conversation. Jul 20, 2021 Megan Ferren
Recommending the Reestablishment of Five White House Initiatives ArticleJul 7, 2021 Recommending the Reestablishment of Five White House Initiatives In this letter, Khalilah Harris recommends that the Biden administration reestablish five White House initiatives housed in the Department of Education. Jul 7, 2021 Khalilah M. Harris
Remote Learning and School Reopenings: What Worked and What Didn’t ReportJul 6, 2021 Remote Learning and School Reopenings: What Worked and What Didn’t As the United States recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic and schools return to in-person learning in the fall, it is key that educators learn from the successes of the past year and avoid making the same mistakes. Jul 6, 2021 Megan Ferren
Investing in Educators Through the American Families Plan ArticleJul 6, 2021 Investing in Educators Through the American Families Plan Led by Teach Plus, this letter to Congress asks that $9 billion in funding be included in the American Families Plan to invest in the teaching workforce. Jul 6, 2021 Teach Plus, partners
Closing Advanced Coursework Equity Gaps for All Students ReportJun 30, 2021 Closing Advanced Coursework Equity Gaps for All Students Even in high schools with similar levels of access to advanced coursework, Black, Latinx, and Indigenous students are less likely to be enrolled in advanced courses—and even when they are enrolled, they experience less success in these courses than their peers. Jun 30, 2021 Roby Chatterji, Neil Campbell, Abby Quirk
The Funnel To Passing AP Exams InteractiveJun 30, 2021 The Funnel To Passing AP Exams This interactive uses data from the U.S. Department of Education to estimate how many students, overall and disaggregated, enroll in AP courses, take AP tests, and pass AP tests. Jun 30, 2021 Roby Chatterji, Neil Campbell, Abby Quirk
Public Hearing on Title IX ArticleJun 11, 2021 Public Hearing on Title IX Led by GLSEN and six other co-leaders, these comments were submitted in response to the Department of Education’s public hearing on Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Jun 11, 2021 GLSEN, partners
Proposed Priorities for Grant Programs Under the Effective Educator Development Division ArticleMay 20, 2021 Proposed Priorities for Grant Programs Under the Effective Educator Development Division In these comments, the Center for American Progress provides some suggestions for strengthening two proposed department priorities concerning grants programs under the Effective Educator Development Division. May 20, 2021 the CAP K-12 Education Team
Proposed Priorities for the American History and Civics Education Programs ArticleMay 19, 2021 Proposed Priorities for the American History and Civics Education Programs Led by GLSEN, these comments support the Department of Education’s proposed priorities regarding the American History and Civics Education programs. May 19, 2021 GLSEN, partners